Our Team

We are committed as a team to deliver the highest quality preventive, restorative, and esthetic services possible for patients. In our warm and friendly environment, you always come first while we provide exemplary dental care in a spirit of tenderness and gentle kindness.

Our Dentists

Steven L. Rasner, DMD, MAGD
Voted 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012 "Best Dentist" by South Jersey Magazine, Dr. Steven Rasner practices cosmetic dentistry in Bridgeton and Vineland, New Jersey. Whether you need cosmetic or restorative dentistry, you can be assured Dr. Rasner uses only high-quality cosmetic dentistry materials. With more than twenty-five years of experience in dentistry, Dr. Rasner is a master in the science and art of creating a smile that is healthy and looks natural, like you were blessed with beautiful teeth. He is so skilled in his abilities as a dentist and communicating with patients that he teaches other dentists how to operate successful dental practices.
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Barbara Lipski, DDS
Dr. Lipski received her bachelor's in nursing from Towson State University and worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She graduated in 1988 from the University of Maryland Dental School. Dr. Lipski completed her general practice residency in 1988 from VA Medical Center in Philadelphia in 1989 and joined Dr. Rasner the same year. Dr. Lipski is also licensed from the state of New Jersey to administer enteral sedation. This allows her to treat even the most fearful patients. She has been a member of the ADA for over twenty years.

Her goal is to take care of all her patients as she would her own family members, and to provide comfortable care using the best technologies and materials available. Patients comment on her painless injections and notice how caring, friendly, and personable she is. She and her husband have two daughters and reside in Cape May County. Dr. Lipski is also an avid sport fan, who always roots for the Home Teams!

Our Team

Jessica Strong
Jessica has been with our practice since December 2010. She graduated from
Harcum College with an associate’s degree in Science and Dental Hygiene. She brings her experience in pediatric, periodontal, and community dentistry to
provide exceptional comprehensive care to her patients. Jessica is also licensed to administer local anesthesia and nitrous oxide for an overall comfortable dental experience. Jessica enjoys welcoming new patients into the
practice. She takes time to educate patients in oral care to promote overall
wellness. Jessica resides in Salem County with her husband Christopher.

Michele B: New Patient Care and Public Relations Director
Michele began her career in dentistry with us in
1980, and has been here ever since, we are proud
to admit. She is in charge of new patient care,
financial treatment planning, scheduling of
patient care and public relations. She
particularly enjoys seeing fearful patients
become trusting patients, as well as those who
receive a smile transformation and become
overjoyed with their beautiful smile due to the
chair side manner and skill of Dr. Rasner.
Michele always strives to go the extra mile to
ensure patient satisfaction. She attended the
American Institute of Banking and Harkum Junior
College where she received her CDA in dental
assisting. She also accompanied Dr. Rasner over
the past years with his ‘Realizing the Dream'
program as a consultant in dental practice
management. Michele is married and has three
children, Joel, Lauren and Kevin.

Ashley C, CDA: Dental
Assistant
Ashley is Dr. Lipski's primary dental assistant.
Patients love her outgoing personality. She
loves meeting patients and getting to know them.
She has an extremely warm sense of caring for
the comfort of our patients and has an
outstanding talent for calming our patients'
fears. Ashley is also very proficient at and
enjoys making temporary crowns. She works in our
dental laboratory maintaining and managing our
patients' dental cases. She enjoys working with
progressive team and continues to improve her
dental assisting skills. Ashley and her fiancè
Kris live in Upper Deerfield with their two
children, Kris Jr. and Madison.

Julie C: Sterilization Specialist
Julie has been in the dental field since 1984
and has been in our practice for nine years. She
is in charge of sterilization making sure all
the instruments are clean and sterile making
sure everything is prepared in our dental
operatories. She loves working with her team
members, pitching in however she can. Julie says
that Dr. Rasner is really a great boss. Julie
looks forward to meeting patients and enjoys
talking with them. She is a graduate of
Bridgeton high School. She likes to go out with
friends on weekends but she really loves staying
home and spending time with her son, Daniel.

Crystal D: Patient Care Coordinator
Crystal is our front desk specialist, waiting to
greet patients to our office. She also keeps
close tabs on the office to make sure everything
is running smoothly. Patients love her friendly
personality. She loves interacting with
patients. She has joined our team three years
ago and enjoys working with other team members.
Crystal graduated from Cumberland County Vo-Tech
with a degree in dental assisting, and has
worked as a dental assistant prior to joining
our team. Crystal has one child and lives in
Bridgeton.

Amber K, CDA: Dental Assistant
Amber has been with us since 1998, assisting him with cosmetic cases. She is a
graduate of Cumberland County Tech Ed Center. Amber is known for her caring
nature, gentleness, sweetness, competence and confidence. Amber enjoys making
temporaries, assisting Dr. Rasner with dental implants and making patients
happy. Amber is married to Bill and they have three children, Eli, Aidan and
Asher.

Melissa K, RDH: Dental Hygienist
Melissa began her dental career in 1995 working for Dr. Rasner as an
administrative assistant. She went on to dental hygiene school and graduated
from Harcum College with an Associates Degree in Science and Dental Hygiene.
Melissa is committed to providing superior, gentle care to her patients
utilizing her experience in pediatric, periodontic and cosmetic dentistry. She
grew up in Cumberland County and now resides in Pitman with her husband and
daughter. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family.

Valerie M, RDH: Dental Hygienist
Valerie has been at our dental practice since 1995 shortly after graduating with
a dental assisting degree from Camden County College. She was Dr. Rasner's
dental assistant for five years before completing the dental hygiene program and
receiving an Associate in Applied Science degree from the Community College of
Philadelphia. Valerie has been working as a dental hygienist in our office since
2000. After completing the local anesthesia course at Jersey Shore University
Medical Center, in affiliation with the University of Pennsylvania School of
Dental Medicine in 2009, Valerie became one of the first hygienist licensed in
New Jersey to administer local anesthesia. She is also certified in Nitrous
Oxide Sedation and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Valerie's work day consists of performing dental cleanings, x-rays,
periodontal care, sealants, fluoride treatments and whitening procedures as well
as administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. She especially enjoys
working on patients who are afraid of the dentist because her goal is to provide
them with an extra gentle cleaning so patients will return without any fear.
Valerie loves taking care patients and getting to know them. Patients usually
compliment her on how gentle she is. Patients also notice that she is always
smiling and friendly. Valerie is married and has two children.

Heather P, RDH: Dental Hygienist
Heather is a dental hygienist proud to be part of Dr. Rasner's professional
team. She became a full time addition in 2009 when our practice expanded and
opened second office in Vineland. Heather grew up in Mullica Hill, graduated
from Clearview Regional High School. She obtained an Associated Degree in
Applied Science then accepted and attended the select hygiene program at Camden
County College.

Heather began her dental career while in high school as a clerical assistant
for an Oral Surgeon. To expand her knowledge in the field, she also worked as an
orthodontic assistant while in college. Once licensed, she continued to explore
all avenues dentistry has to offer and specialized as a pediatric hygienist in
West Chester, PA. With over ten years experience in General Practice, Heather
loves what she does for a living and devotes individualize, friendly prevention
to all patients under her care. She educates patients to understand how to keep
all of their natural teeth for a lifetime, promoting optimal oral and overall
health.

Heather fills her time away from the office with numerous hobbies. From the
beach to the mountains, she loves the outdoors and all the adventure life has to
offer. Her outlook on life is as refreshing as the sunshine. She believes if you
have your family and your health - you should be smiling.

Barbara T: Hygiene Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Barbara has been working in the dental field for
twelve years and has been with our practice for
three years. As our hygiene director, Barbara
maintains the hygiene schedule. She assists our
New Patient Care Director, Michele, with daily
operations of the office. She graduated from
Camden County College with a degree in dental
assisting and has taken business classes at
Wolfe Institute. Barbara resides in her hometown
of Mantua with her husband Brian and son
Darius.

Susan W, CDA/RDA: Clinical Manager
Susan has been with us since 1993 as our dental
assistant. As Dr. Rasner's head assistant, she
has been assisting and doing provisional
constructions. Patients appreciate her ability
to create a beautiful smile, her patience and
the quality time she spends with them. She
particularly enjoys providing patients with
self-confidence resulting from a beautiful smile
which was lost before being treated by Dr.
Rasner. Susan has been in the dental field since
1977 working in quality Center City practices.
She is a graduate of Gloucester County Technical
Institute. Susan is married to Bruce and
together they have three children, Keith, Daniel
and Elizabeth.